On 28th November the early Christian late Roman cemetery of Sopianae celebrated the 10th anniversary of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The visitors were welcomed by Roman soldiers at the entrance door. Then girls - also dressed in authentic Roman costumes - guided the guests around the cemetery. During the tour, they could also dress in tunics and togas or try Roman board games. The archaeological corner - that illustrates the complex work of archaeologists - was presented to the public for the first time on this special day. At 3 o'clock interactive presentations started in different topics with the aim of giving an idea to the audience of the Roman way of life. Such topics included architecture, holidays, games, foods and clothing. The participants were given a taste of cheese, fruits, salads, squash and desserts made according to contemporary recipes. A fashion parade was also part of the program which was ended by a flame show. Little candles were put in the form of the Christogram - the monogram of Jesus Christ and the symbol of the World Heritage Site of Pécs.
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